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Lloyd Alexander, born on January 30, 1924, was an American author of children's literature. Known for his rich imagination and unique narrative style, his works have been highly appreciated by readers.

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Famous Lloyd Alexander Quotes

“Draw Dyrnwyn, only thou of noble worth, to rule with justice, to strike down evil. Who wields it in good cause shall slay even the Lord of Death.”

Evil Causes Justice Lord Draws Noble Strikes Good Causes

Book:The High King: The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The High King: The Chronicles of Prydain

“Evil conquered?' said Gwydion. 'You have learned much, but learn this last and hardest of lessons. You have conquered only the enchantments of evil. That was the easiest of your tasks, only a beginning, not an ending. Do you believe evil itself to be so quickly overcome? Not so long as men still hate and slay each other, when greed and anger goad them. Against these even a flaming sword cannot prevail, but only that portion of good in all men's hearts whose flame can never be quenched.”

Men Believe Heart Long Said Stills Lasts Hate Evil Lessons Tasks Overcoming Greed Hardest Flames Portions Enchantment

Book:The High King: The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The High King: The Chronicles of Prydain

“Morgant?" Taran asked, turning a puzzled glance to Gwydion. "How can there be honor for such a man?" "It is easy to judge evil unmixed," replied Gwydion. "But, alas, in most of us good and bad are closely woven as the threads on a loom; greater wisdom than mine is needed for the judging.”

Men Evil Easy Greater Mines Judging Needed Honor Thread Glances Alas Good And Bad Woven Puzzled Easy To Judge

Book:The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The Chronicles of Prydain

“Is there worse evil than that which goes in the mask of good?”

Evil Mask

Book:The High King: The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The High King: The Chronicles of Prydain

“...Writings can be stolen, or changed, or used for evil purposes. But isn't the risk worth taking? The more people who share knowledge, the greater safeguard for it. Isn't there more danger in ignorance than knowledge?”

People Writing Used Purpose Evil Greater Risk Share Danger Changed Ignorance Stolen Sharing Knowledge

Author:Lloyd Alexander

“Evil cannot be conquered by wishing.”

Evil Wish

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“Once you have courage to look upon evil, seeing it for what it is and naming it by its true name, it is powerless against you, and you can destroy it.”

Looks Evil Names Seeing Look Up Powerless Have Courage

Book:The Book of Three: The Chronicles of Prydain

Source: The Book of Three: The Chronicles of Prydain

About the Author

Born: January 30, 1924
Died: May 17, 2007
Known for: Author
Quotes: 162

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